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Stress over sound

Apr 29, 2022

by Katie Baker

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acoustics, anthropogenic, distrurbance, marinelife, seawatch, sound, toothedwhales, underwater

An overview of anthropogenic underwater noise and its effects on marine mammal life (toothed whales) A key adaptation to life in the water To maximize survivability and utilization of resources in the aquatic marine environment, dolphins and other toothed whales have evolved and gaine

Wild whale wails: the wonders and mysteries of cetacean communication

May 10, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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acoustics, communication, dolphin, Dominica, echolocation, killer whale, mimicking, orcas, porpoise, Sperm whales

Within the last few weeks, a ground-breaking new interdisciplinary project was launched that made headline news: Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initative). An ambitious collaboration between marine scientists, linguists, and engineers, Project CETI will attempt to solve a mystery

Pilot Whales – the Parrots of the Ocean?

Mar 17, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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acoustics, Killer whales, long-finned pilot whales, mimics, New Science, Novel behaviour, Pilot whales, predation, sound

This is the latest post in a series which will look at recent advancements, discoveries and trends in the study of whales and dolphins. We here at Sea Watch believe strongly in the free sharing and dissemination of scientific literature and want to give you, our loyal members, the bre

Heard but not always seen.

Aug 31, 2017

by Harriet Goodchild

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acoustics, PAM, passive acoustic monitoring

Monitoring cetaceans can be a tricky business. Fighting against changing sea states and galling winds can make it difficult to spot cetaceans. But with the magic of passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) we can hear them. With PAM we have a window into the behaviour of cetaceans that can p

Hide and Seek with Killer Whales!!!

Aug 15, 2017

by Carl Chapman

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acoustics, humpback whale, killer whale, orca, porpoise, science

Killer whales are undoubtedly one of the greatest predators in the worlds oceans. They are found across the world, and are known to prey on a variety of species, including large fish, seals, rays, and even other marine mammals. So, with such a wide ranging distribution, efficient hunt

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Stress over sound

Wild whale wails: the wonders and mysteries of cetacean communication

Pilot Whales – the Parrots of the Ocean?

Heard but not always seen.

Hide and Seek with Killer Whales!!!

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